research-backed

From regular student assessment to contracting for independent studies, Reading Partners systematically collects, analyzes, and uses data to generate knowledge, improve programs, and report on impacts.

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science of reading

The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.

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individualized

A facet of high-dosage tutoring in which a tutor offers one-on-one attention to their student, resulting in targeted support, and personalized literacy learning.

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high-dosage

The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.

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educational equity

Ensuring every student, no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic level, or location has access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life.

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Kelsey Larsen

Kelsey Larsen joins Reading Partners from Los Angeles, bringing with her over seven years of nonprofit experience in program leadership and development operations. Most recently, Kelsey served as the Director of Training and Data Stewardship for The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, where she guided employees through a database upgrade, led database onboarding, and ensured data integrity across the organization. Originally from McLean, Virginia, Kelsey holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in public administration, also from USC (fight on!). Kelsey is thrilled to help support students make literacy gains across the Bay Area. Kelsey always has a book nearby and is a proud AmeriCorps alum.